For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 2,629 students in Elmwood Park, NJ.
The top ranked public middle schools in Elmwood Park, NJ are Memorial Middle School and Passaic Arts And Science Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elmwood Park, NJ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in Elmwood Park have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public middle school average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Elmwood Park, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Memorial Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
375 River Drive
Elmwood Park, NJ 07407
(201) 796-8700
Elmwood Park, NJ 07407
(201) 796-8700
Grades: 6-8
| 571 students
Rank: #22.
Passaic Arts And Science Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7 St. Francis Way
Elmwood Park, NJ 07407
(201) 773-9140
Elmwood Park, NJ 07407
(201) 773-9140
Grades: K-12
| 2,058 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Elmwood Park, NJ?
The top ranked public middle schools in Elmwood Park, NJ include Memorial Middle School and Passaic Arts And Science Charter School.
How many public middle schools are located in Elmwood Park?
2 public middle schools are located in Elmwood Park.
What is the racial composition of students in Elmwood Park?
Elmwood Park public middle schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
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